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Law and Daily Life Alleged Police Assault on Autistic Teen Leads to Lawsuit

Alleged Police Assault on Autistic Teen Leads to Lawsuit

By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Chicago Tribune reports that the family of autistic teen Oscar Guzman filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago, the Chicago Police Dept., and the...

Law and Daily Life Travis Barker Plane Crash Lawsuit Settles

Travis Barker Plane Crash Lawsuit Settles

By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Travis Barker plane crash lawsuit was recently settled. While the settlement amount is unknown, Travis Barker and the mother of his bodyguard (who died in...

Law and Daily Life Distracted Driving Lawsuit Blames Cell Phone Companies

Distracted Driving Lawsuit Blames Cell Phone Companies

By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The daughter of a victim of distracted driving is suing the cellphone provider and the maker of the phone used by the driver who killed her mother. According...

Law and Daily Life Immunity for Prosecutors v Due Process: What's Covered?

Immunity for Prosecutors v Due Process: What's Covered?

By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Recent news coverage of a lawsuit from an accused high school teacher over an allegedly overzealous prosecutor highlights important questions about immunity...

Law and Daily Life Dancer Paralyzed by E. Coli in Bad Beef Sues Cargill Inc.

Dancer Paralyzed by E. Coli in Bad Beef Sues Cargill Inc.

By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A lawsuit seeking $100 million was filed this week by a dancer paralyzed by bad beef. She is suing the agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. According to...

Law and Daily Life Parents of Virginia Tech Student Sue School over Suicide